Tips for Your K-1 Fiance Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia

K-1 Fiance Visa Tips

As immigration attorneys with offices in both Colombia and the United States, we have successfully guided thousands of clients through the U.S. immigration process.

Based on our experience, we know that attending a fiance visa interview can be one of the most nerve-wracking steps in the process.  To help you feel prepared and calm during your interview, we have prepared six tips for your K-1 Fiance Visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia.

✅ Tip 1: Be Honest—Always!

Honesty is critical. Even minor lies can lead to serious consequences. If U.S. immigration authorities believe you’ve provided false or misleading information, the visa can be denied and your Colombian fiance could face a permanent ban from entering the United States.

Bottom line: Tell the truth, even if it feels insignificant.

✅ Tip 2: Confirm Embassy-Specific Requirements

Every U.S. embassy operates with slightly different procedures. For example, what’s required at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires may differ from what’s needed in Bogotá.

Make sure to:

• Review the U.S. Embassy Bogotá website regularly.

• Follow the most current official checklist for document requirements and interview preparation.

• Double-check any emails from the Embassy for specific instructions.

✅ Tip 3: Photographs

For K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicants, it's important to prove your relationship is genuine. Photographs are great!  

Bring:

• 50–100 photos of you and your fiance together

• Include a variety of settings: family gatherings, holidays, casual moments, travel, and with friends or relatives

• Try to show a timeline—photos from early in the relationship through the present

Visual documentation is one of the most powerful ways to demonstrate a real and ongoing relationship.

✅ Tip 4: Don’t Guess—It’s Okay to Say “I Don’t Know”

If you’re unsure of the answer to a question during your interview, say so. It’s much better to admit uncertainty than to guess incorrectly—especially if it appears you're trying to deceive the officer.

Reminder: False or misleading statements can result in your visa being denied.

✅ Tip 5: Share Your Travel History Together

If you and your partner have visited each other or traveled together, bring:

• Flight itineraries

• Boarding passes

• Hotel confirmations or travel plans

• Anything showing shared experiences across time and distance

These documents help paint a clear picture of the commitment and continuity in your relationship.

✅ Tip 6: Prepare—But Don’t Panic

Consular officers are trained professionals who respect well-prepared applicants. Many people are surprised at how respectful and straightforward the interview process can be—especially when they are honest, calm, and organized.

Take time to review your forms and gather your documents. A little preparation goes a long way in helping you feel at ease.

Need Help Preparing? We’re Here for You.

If you’d like personalized support with your fiancé(e) visa application, we can help. Our bilingual team of attorneys have offices in Colombia and the United States and have guided thousands of clients through successful interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.